Paxil is a prescription drug manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), it gained its United States Food and Drug Administration approval in 1992 after a FDA study showed that the drug efficiently help adults with depression.  Just like other prescription drugs Paxil has its own share of adverse side effects, these side effects can rang to mild side effects easily treated by your doctor, to more severe ones which can cause you serious harm.
 
Some of the commonly known side effects of taking Paxil include: nausea, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, stomach discomfort and diarrhea, weight gain/loss, changes in behavior, aggressive behavior, rash, itching, sweating, muscle weakness, sexual dysfunction, joint pain, fever, chills, flu-like symptom, and suicidal behavior.The following are the more commonly known side effects of Paxil use: nausea, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, stomach discomfort and diarrhea, weight gain/loss, changes in behavior, aggressive behavior, rash, itching, sweating, muscle weakness, sexual dysfunction, joint pain, fever, chills, flu-like symptom, and suicidal behavior.If any of these side effects become constant or more severe in pain please consult with your doctor for further evaluation. If any of these side effects become constant or more severe in pain please consult with your doctor for further evaluation.
 
Paxil has as well its potentially harmful side effects, these side effects are rare (reported to affect only 1% of Paxil users) however, if you have begun to feel or show symptoms of any of the following side effects please consult with your doctor as soon as possible: absence of or decrease in body movements, agitation, difficulty speaking, erection without sexual stimulation accompanied by pain or tenderness, fast or irregular heartbeat, feelings of paranoia, inability to move eyes, incomplete, sudden, or unusual body or facial movements, low blood sodium (confusion, seizures, drowsiness, dryness of mouth, increased thirst, lack of energy), muscle pain or weakness, problems with urination, rapid, involuntary eye movements, red or purple patches on skin, talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity you cannot control, or vision changes.
 
Similar to other prescription drugs, Paxil has numerous side effects which can range to relatively mild to potentially harmful.   If you have become harmed or injured due to the use of Paxil then seeking legal action could be your next logical step. For more information on any potential legal action you may take, visit with a Paxil  lawyer as soon as possible, most lawyers will give you a free consultation and many will not charge you unless your case receives compensation by the courts.